Name: Emily HeineMajor: Biology (Biomedical Studies)What I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I can't wait to see the Ancient Roman archaeological ruins and learn about the different types of architecture in Florence and Rome!Fun Fact: I will be visiting Finland after Andiamo in Italia! I am also the voice and photographer for this blog.

Name: Emma JonesMajor: Communication, Minor in Marketing, Certificate Public Relations What I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: Engaging in the awesome culture that Italy provides, eating massive amounts of pizza and spaghetti, and SHOPPINGFun Fact: One secret reason I am super pumped about going to Italy is because I used to be incredibly obsessed with the Lizzie McGuire Movie when she traveled to Rome for a school trip!

Name: Emily McDanelsMajor: Art History with a minor in Fine ArtsWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: The wining and dining in Rome Fun Fact: I was almost apart of a gypsy pass off as a baby.

Name: Melissa JessupMajor: Art History and Italian CertificateWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I’m most looking forward to seeing all the art and architecture in Florence and Rome! Fun Fact: My dad named me after the song “Melissa” by the Allman Brothers Band.

Name: Jayne ChappellMajor: Marketing/AccountingWhat I'm looking Forward to in Italia: Experiencing Italian culture and language Fun fact: I can play the tuba!

Name: Catie GrossMajor: Communications with a PR certificate; Minors: Marketing and Real EstateWhat's I'm looking Forward to in Italia: Seeing all the famous cultural sites in Italy because I have learned about them for so long and I have always wanted to visit.Fun fact: I have been playing tennis since I was 3 years old.

Name: Casey JettinghoffMajor: FrenchWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: Pompeii!Fun fact: I'm studying to receive a major, a minor, and two certificates.

Name: Tyler RossMajor: Marking and International Business What I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I am looking most forward to seeing spectacular views and tasting incredible foodFun Fact: I run Cross Country and Track & Field for the University of Cincinnati

Name: Rachel FacianaMajor: International Affairs & SociologyWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: FOOOOOODFun Fact: I own my own company called 513Greens LLC which is an online food brokerage and distribution company designed to connect local farmers with food buyers

Name: Abigayle (Abby) GerhardtMajor: Secondary Education HistoryWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: To experience the culture, the people, and the places. I also hope to improve my Italian speaking abilities.Fun Fac﻿t: I have had the hiccups for about 3 years straight﻿

Name: Megan ImwalleMajor: EnglishWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I'm looking forward to experiencing a different country and the different cultures that go along with it. Fun Fact: I am a crazy cat person

Name: Grant BurdenMajor: Accounting and FinanceWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I am looking forward to the different culture along with seeing all the beautiful landscape of the Country.Fun Fact: I live in a small town with only 3 stop lights a subway, and a shell.

Name: Joseph BiggieMajor: International Affairs and Military ScienceWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I am looking forward to visiting the most magical place on earth- Sorry Disney World, not you. I am excited to see Pompeii and the famous Renaissance sites of Florence. Fun Fact: One in five adults believes that Aliens are hiding here on earth disguised as people, and I am NOT one of them.

Name: Madi ScianambloMajor: Marketing and International business with an Italian certificate What I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I am looking forward to experience the great culture, food, and gelato of course! I cannot wait to buy a lot of italian goods like leather and gold!Fun Fact: I have five siblings

Name: Ellen BastinMajor: Early Childhood EducationWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: I am looking forward to seeing the Trevi Fountain, throwing a coin in, and making a wish!Fun Fact: ​My oldest sibling and I are 20 years apart.

Name: Jason WallerMajor: International Business & EnglishWhat I'm Looking Forward to in Italia: Learning more of the Italian language and seeing many legendary locations.Fun Fact: This will be my second time to Italia in two years!